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for immigration applications made in the UK (version 04/2009)
The photographs which you have to provide with your application must be in the format specified below. Theseformat requirements meet internationally agreed standards. If the photographs are not in this format, they will be rejected - and in some cases the application will also be rejected as invalid. Inparticular, the format specified in the first list of requirements below is mandatory where an application for a biometric immigration document is made. At present this means applications on formsFLR(BID), FLR(BUS), FLR(M), Tier 4 (General) Student, Tier 4 (Child) Student, PBS (Dependant) if applying as a dependant of a Tier 4 (General) student, TOC and ICFN(RC). Please note that applications onthese forms will be rejected as invalid if any of the photographs provided fail to meet any of the mandatory format requirements. If that happens, you will have to reapply and you may lose appeal rights.The photographs must be
• • • • • • • • • identical where two photographs of the individual are required in colour, not black and white taken against a light grey or cream background 45millimetres (mm) high x 35 mm wide able to fit into the template opposite, with the eyes positioned in the shaded area free from shadows taken with the eyes open and clearly visible (with no sunglasses ortinted spectacles, and no hair across the eyes) with the subject facing forward, looking straight at the camera with a neutral expression with the mouth closed (no grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows) ofeach person on their own (no objects such as dummies or toys, or other people visible) taken with nothing covering the face in sharp focus and clear with a strong definition between face andbackground.
The requirements listed above are mandatory for some applications – see introduction.
The photographs below are for guidance only. They provide examples of acceptable photographs. Examples...
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